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Jun 15, 2016 | 08:43 PM

cloud 9

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From: Strafford, New Hampshire

New Owner here with a headlight issue

Hey guys,. So headlights go up and come down fine. But when they come down the passenger motor keeps spinning for like 10 seconds and its really loud almost a knocking. I don't see anything hindering it and it is going up all the way and also seating properly. Is it the stripped gear fix I keep reading about? TIA

Last edited by cloud 9; Jun 15, 2016 at 09:02 PM.

Jun 15, 2016 | 09:08 PM

bobby777

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Mayne--mine did exact thing--gear is good--so corvette mechanic said could be in the bcm--i let it go no biggy to me---only happens when you turn off lights--

Jun 15, 2016 | 09:13 PM

lucky99

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Headlight gear is stripped. GM used plastic gears and the teeth wear down. You will need to replace the gear and I would use the brass replacement gear.

Jun 15, 2016 | 10:14 PM

novasscnc

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you tube has good repair videos, easy job

Jun 15, 2016 | 10:24 PM

cloud 9

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From: Strafford, New Hampshire

Thanks guys. I kinda thought that was the problem. I'll get it fixed. I am way too OCD to just let it go.

Jun 15, 2016 | 10:45 PM

moekluse

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Mine did same thing, i just bought a set of non pop ups. I wish they would stop fogging though

Jun 15, 2016 | 11:16 PM

hurk130

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There are multiple tutorials on how to fix this problem and many many experts on how to do it. I did mine with no problem. Since only half the gear is done, you can rotate the gear 180 degrees out and use the undamaged portion if you are really on a budget. I went for the brass gear set. It was easy. Took a few hours including drying time for the gear case glue. Follow YouTube or step by step tutorial and you won't have any problems.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...orialized.html